Public community college serving 18,000+ students across seven campuses with 90+ degrees and certificates.
Durham Tech offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates organized into seven guided career pathways: Creative & Liberal Arts, Human Services & Public Safety, Information Technology, Business & Entrepreneurship, Building/Engineering & Skilled Trades, Science & Math, and Health & Wellness. Programs span the arts, engineering, education, health technologies, information technology, public safety, and business administration. The college provides both university transfer options and career-ready credentials, with continuing education in automotive, culinary arts, hospitality, biotechnology, English as a second language, and personal enrichment.
Durham Tech operates seven campuses across Durham and Orange counties, with the main campus located at 1637 East Lawson Street in Durham. The main campus spans 75 acres in an urban setting. The college serves a diverse student body with significant part-time enrollment and offers extensive distance education through online and hybrid courses. Current capital construction projects include the Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center, Health Sciences Building, and Orange County Campus expansion in Hillsborough.
Durham Tech follows an open-door with guided placement admissions philosophy, welcoming North Carolina high school students, international students, veterans, and adults seeking high school completion. The college offers dual enrollment for high school students, continuing education pathways, and back-to-work initiatives. Admissions categories include regular students, health and wellness students, visiting students, non-US students, dual-enrolled students, and continuing education students.
Career Services at Durham Tech assists students and alumni with job search, placement, and career transitions. The college provides career counseling, skills training through Human Resources Development, and access to the College Central Network for job and internship applications. Local career data shows median wages ranging from $42,000–$97,000+ depending on field, with 5-year job outlooks varying by profession in the NC Triangle area.